President Trump’s repeated lies about the integrity of our election process incited a violent mob to storm the U.S. Capitol and disrupt Congress’ constitutional duty to certify the Electoral College votes.
This was an attack on our democracy and an attempt to prevent the peaceful transfer of power. Because of President Trump’s actions, our country is no longer safe with him in a position of power.
President Trump is unfit and unable to hold the office of President of the United States. He has failed to act in the interest of our democracy and of the American people.
I urge President Trump to resign. I urge Vice President Pence and the Cabinet secretaries to invoke the 25th Amendment. However, as these actions appear unlikely, I have co-sponsored articles of impeachment to remove President Trump from office.
My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the five people, including a U.S. Capitol Police officer, who died as a result of Wednesday’s violent events.
This is a sad, troubling time for our country. But we must look forward and focus on rebuilding and healing our nation. I am heartened that a growing number of my colleagues in Congress on both sides of the aisle recognize the necessity of removing President Trump from office to protect and preserve our democracy.